Agave

Agave Asparagaceae/Agavoideae

Nutrition per 100g

563.0
kilojoule
Calories
0.990
gram
Protein
0.290
gram
Fat
32.0
gram
Carbs
10.6
gram
Fiber

Full Nutrition Breakdown per 100g

Other

Water 65.4 gram
Energy 135.0 kilocalorie
Energy 563.0 kilojoule
Protein 0.990 gram
Total lipid (fat) 0.290 gram
Ash 1.3 gram
Carbohydrate, by difference 32.0 gram
Fiber, total dietary 10.6 gram
Sugars, total including NLEA 20.9 gram
Sucrose 1.7 gram
Glucose 1.6 gram
Fructose 17.6 gram
Starch 0.240 gram
Calcium, Ca 460.0 milligram
Iron, Fe 3.5 milligram
Magnesium, Mg 39.0 milligram
Phosphorus, P 9.0 milligram
Potassium, K 59.0 milligram
Sodium, Na 13.0 milligram
Zinc, Zn 0.250 milligram
Copper, Cu 0.112 milligram
Manganese, Mn 0.142 milligram
Selenium, Se 0.200 microgram
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0.300 milligram
Thiamin 0.012 milligram
Riboflavin 0.099 milligram
Niacin 0.162 milligram
Pantothenic acid 0.041 milligram
Vitamin B-6 0.087 milligram
Folate, total 3.0 microgram
Folate, food 3.0 microgram
Folate, DFE 3.0 microgram
Choline, total 8.8 milligram
Betaine 0.400 milligram
Vitamin A, RAE 6.0 microgram
Carotene, beta 68.0 microgram
Vitamin A, IU 113.0 International Unit
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.360 milligram
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 4.9 microgram

Bioactive Compounds

Methanol Contains Flavanone Contains Quercetin Contains D-Glucose Contains Sucrose Contains 2,2'-Azino-di-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline)-6-sulfonic acid Contains Galactaric acid Contains terpenoids Contains tannins Contains Ethanol Contains polyphenols Contains Catechin Contains Saponin Contains carbohydrate Contains

Health Conditions

encourage Dental Caries via Quercetin · evidence: limited
avoid Hypertension via Sucrose · evidence: limited
encourage Hyperuricemia via Flavanone · evidence: limited
encourage Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease via Flavanone · moderate · evidence: limited
encourage Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease via Quercetin · high · evidence: limited
encourage Obesity via Flavanone · moderate · evidence: limited
encourage Obesity via polyphenols · evidence: limited
encourage Obesity via terpenoids · high · evidence: limited
encourage Osteoporosis via Flavanone · evidence: limited
avoid Pancreatitis via Ethanol · evidence: limited
avoid Peptic Ulcer Disease via Ethanol · high · evidence: limited
encourage Peptic Ulcer Disease via Flavanone · evidence: limited
encourage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus via Flavanone · high · evidence: limited
encourage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus via polyphenols · evidence: limited
encourage Ulcerative Colitis via polyphenols · high · evidence: limited

Research

61 studies discovered for Agave.

Valorization of Agave potatorum byproducts as a source of volatile α-glucosidase inhibitors.

Journal of the science of food and agriculture · 2026 Jun 15 · PMID 42298373

Comprehensive chemical, morphological, thermal, and biological characterization of Agave tequilana extract and chitosan-based dissolving microneedle arrays.

PloS one · 2026 · PMID 42247379

Plant-Derived Bioactive Metabolites from the Sonoran Desert: Redox Regulation, Nrf2/NF-κB Signaling, and Emerging Therapeutic Applications.

International journal of molecular sciences · 2026 May 21 · PMID 42196609

Unlocking the Hidden Potential of for the Green Synthesis of Antibacterial ZnO Nanomaterials: A Waste-to-Value Nanotechnology Approach.

International journal of molecular sciences · 2025 Nov 28 · PMID 41373698

Microencapsulation of Extract by Spray Drying: Physicochemical Properties and Antibacterial and Antiulcerogenic Activities.

International journal of food science · 2025 · PMID 41179838

In Vitro Gastrointestinal Bioaccessibility of the Phenolic Fraction from Flower.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 Jul 04 · PMID 40647127

Looking into New Sources of Bioactives: Seasonal Variation in Bioactive Compounds and Dietary Fiber of Agave Bagasse from Mezcal Production.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 May 06 · PMID 40361714

Targeting insulin resistance: myricetin and isorhamnetin from , and luteolin from enhance glucose uptake and AMPK signaling in HepG2 cells.

Natural product research · 2026 Feb · PMID 39364571

Search for new steroidal glycosides with anti-cancer potential from natural resources.

Journal of natural medicines · 2024 Sep · PMID 39014276

Haw. Leaves as a Potential Source of Bioactive Compounds: Extraction Optimization and Extract Characterization.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024 Mar 03 · PMID 38474649

Toxicological Profile and Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Mucoadhesive Gel from Residues of and .

Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023 Nov 30 · PMID 38131928

Phytochemicals reduced growth, sporulation and conidial dimensions of , cause of fumonisin contamination in maize grains.

Biotechnology reports (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2023 Dec · PMID 38020724

Proximate composition and spatio-temporal heterogeneity of phytochemicals in Agave sisalana Perrine (sisal) adapted in different agro-ecological zones of Punjab, Pakistan.

Environmental science and pollution research international · 2022 Jul · PMID 35199269

Early Optimization Stages of Bagasse Processing toward Biorefinement: Drying Procedure and Enzymatic Hydrolysis for Flavonoid Extraction.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021 Dec 01 · PMID 34885874

High Throughput Profiling of Flavonoid Abundance in Residue-Valorizing under Explored Mexican Plant.

Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021 Apr 03 · PMID 33916866

Effects of saline elicitors on saponin production in Agave salmiana plants grown in vitro.

Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB · 2021 May · PMID 33756353

Antibacterial Activity and Phytochemical Components of Leaf Extracts of .

Journal of experimental pharmacology · 2020 · PMID 33173356

Phenolic Constitution, Phytochemical and Macronutrient Content in Three Species of Microgreens as Modulated by Natural Fiber and Synthetic Substrates.

Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020 Mar 20 · PMID 32244953

Identification and Quantification of β-Sitosterol β-d-Glucoside of an Ethanolic Extract Obtained by Microwave-Assisted Extraction from Haw.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2019 Oct 31 · PMID 31683500

Phytochemical profile and insecticidal activity of Agave americana leaf extract towards Sitophilus oryzae (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).

Environmental science and pollution research international · 2019 Jul · PMID 31077051

Bioactive molecules from Agave salmiana bagasse: Study of their antioxidant, prebiotic potential, and cytotoxicity.

Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) · 2026 May 01 · PMID 41819931

Early-Stage Electrochemical Kinetics of Agave Distillates: Impact of Barrel Toasting on Polyphenol Extraction Dynamics.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 Jan 04 · PMID 41517236

The proBNPage reduction (PBAR) trial-results of a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, pilot study to fine tune an NT-proBNP-based method to assess the effect of anti-aging treatments.

GeroScience · 2026 Jun · PMID 40922000

(Medik.) Thiede & Govaerts (Asparagaceae)-Insights into Its Valuable Phenolic Profile and Antimicrobial, Antibiofilm, Antioxidative, and Antiproliferative Properties.

Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 Jun 23 · PMID 40723941

Rehydration Beverages Made from Infusion, Probiotics, and Prebiotics: Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potential.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 Feb 28 · PMID 40077540

Electrochemical reaction mechanism of Tequila 100 % agave and its influence on the electrochemical color index for the assessment of maturation time.

Talanta · 2025 Aug 15 · PMID 40043374

Health-Related Composition and Bioactivity of an Sap/Prickly Pear Juice Beverage.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024 Jun 08 · PMID 38930808

Use of sisal industrial waste (Agave sisalana Perrine) in sustainable and multifunctional cosmetic products.

International journal of cosmetic science · 2023 Dec · PMID 37565318

Identification of Secondary Metabolites of Interest in Using Bagasse.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023 Jan 05 · PMID 36677617

Chronically administered . marginata extract ameliorates diabetes mellitus, associated behavioral comorbidities and biochemical parameters in alloxan-induced diabetic rats.

Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society · 2022 Oct · PMID 36387342

Cranberry polyphenols and agave agavins impact gut immune response and microbiota composition while improving gut barrier function, inflammation, and glucose metabolism in mice fed an obesogenic diet.

Frontiers in immunology · 2022 · PMID 36052065

Agave Syrup: Chemical Analysis and Nutritional Profile, Applications in the Food Industry and Health Impacts.

International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022 Jun 08 · PMID 35742286

Bioconversion of polyphenols and organic acids by gut microbiota of predigested Hibiscus sabdariffa L. calyces and Agave (A. tequilana Weber) fructans assessed in a dynamic in vitro model (TIM-2) of the human colon.

Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) · 2021 May · PMID 33992321

Comparative NMR Metabolomics Profiling between Mexican Ancestral & Artisanal Mezcals and Industrialized Wines to Discriminate Geographical Origins, Agave Species or Grape Varieties and Manufacturing Processes as a Function of Their Quality Attributes.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021 Jan 13 · PMID 33451115

Characterization of Beet Root Extract () Encapsulated with Maltodextrin and Inulin.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020 Nov 24 · PMID 33255296

Use of Agave Bagasse and in Sourdough Production: Drying Effects on Bioactive Compounds.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 May 14 · PMID 40428526

Using VIS-NIR spectroscopy and multi-omics analysis to compare mango anthracnose under natural and inoculated conditions.

Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) · 2025 Jun · PMID 40356146

Hypoglycemic and Hypolipidemic Effects of Triterpenoid Standardized Extract of Gentry.

Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 Mar 13 · PMID 40265815

Exploration of compositional, functional, nutraceutical, and metabolites of Ram kandmool (Agave sisalana Perrine) for potential application in food systems.

International journal of biological macromolecules · 2025 May · PMID 40089228

Chlorophyll deficiency in Agave angustifolia Haw.: unveiling the impact on secondary metabolite production.

Planta · 2024 Aug 20 · PMID 39164400

A newly identified glycosyltransferase AsRCOM provides resistance to purple curl leaf disease in agave.

BMC genomics · 2023 Nov 07 · PMID 37936069

Hepatoprotective effect of methanol extract of Agave americana leaves on paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar albino rats.

BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2023 Apr 01 · PMID 37005601

Micropropagation of Seed-Derived Clonal Lines of the Endangered Roezl and Their Compatibility with Endophytes.

Biology · 2022 Sep 29 · PMID 36290326

Comprehensive Characterization of Bioactive and Undesirable Compounds in Mezcal-Derived Vinasse for Potential Circular Applications.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 May 02 · PMID 42121512

Characterization and Valorization of Bagasse for the In Vitro Growth of .

Polymers · 2026 Mar 29 · PMID 41977582

Metabolomic profiling of sweet potato snacks enriched with agave fructans: Effects of vacuum impregnation on in vitro gut-associated metabolites.

Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) · 2026 Jun 01 · PMID 41956663

Multi-Target Herbicidal Effects of Torr. Extract on L.: Germination Inhibition, Metabolic Disruption, and Morpho-Physiological Alterations.

Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 Feb 28 · PMID 41829775

Biochemical responses in tail tissue of the insectivorous lizard Uta stansburiana in agricultural areas.

Ecotoxicology (London, England) · 2026 Feb 02 · PMID 41627542

Protective Effects of Grapeseed Proanthocyanidins in Ulcerative Colitis: A Pilot Study Evaluating a Potential Therapeutic Strategy.

Journal of clinical medicine · 2026 Jan 21 · PMID 41598825

Effect of the Addition of Acetylated Polysaccharides on the Properties of an Active Packaging Based on Polysuccinimide and Oregano Essential Oil.

Polymers · 2025 Oct 30 · PMID 41228663

Evaluation of the Clinical Efficacy of a Novel Palmitoylethanolamide- Supplement for the Management of Chronic Pain: Findings from a Prospective Clinical Trial.

Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 Sep 03 · PMID 40981167

Antioxidant Properties and Microbiological Stability of Yogurt Enriched with Elderberry Extract.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 Apr 03 · PMID 40238559

Adulticidal and repellent activities of traditionally used Ethiopian plants against Anopheles arabiensis and Aedes aegypti.

Tropical medicine and health · 2026 Jul 15 · PMID 42458621

Bioactive Potential of Dry Juice Extract: Chemical Profiling, Antinociceptive Effects, and Synergistic Modulation with Diclofenac in the Formalin Test.

Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 May 29 · PMID 42356481

Xenometabolomics reveals metabolic functional guilds unique to specific inulin subtypes in human gut microbiota cultures.

mSystems · 2025 Nov 18 · PMID 41123377

Mezcal: A Review of Chemistry, Processing, and Potential Health Benefits.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 Apr 18 · PMID 40282809

Detoxification of tequila vinasse by Trametes sanguineus: a biotechnological approach to laccase production and water reuse in seedling growth.

Environmental science and pollution research international · 2025 Nov · PMID 40199783

sp. nov. isolated from a Mars 2020 spacecraft assembly facility and genomic potential for lasso peptide production in .

Microbiology spectrum · 2025 Jan 07 · PMID 39611829

Dereplication of Bioactive Saponin Fractions: The Hidden Saponins.

Journal of agricultural and food chemistry · 2024 Jun 05 · PMID 38838244

Characterization and antimicrobial activity of endophytic fungi from medicinal plant Agave americana.

Letters in applied microbiology · 2024 Mar 01 · PMID 38467396

Optimization of Thermoultrasound Process of Soursop () Nectar and Comparison of Its Physicochemical Properties and Bioaccessibility of Antioxidants with Pasteurized Sample.

Food technology and biotechnology · 2023 Dec · PMID 38205055

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